Part rapper/part singer songwriter, SaulPaul is an entertaining artist who blends his voice, his guitar and his loop pedal to create a live show that is nothing less than an EXPERIENCE

MORNING CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 10:30 - 11:45

Voices from Around the World

Location: Boyd Vance Theatre

Hartt and Nada Stearns take kids on a fun and interactive musical adventure from India to Brazil, Japan to Africa with beautiful costumes and songs.

Instructors: Hartt and Nada Stearns, Co-Founders, One World Theatre

Let’s Make a Film

Location: Carver Classroom

Lights… Camera… Action!!! Learn how to make a short film. Get ready for this fast paced session! There will be a short script. Attendees will be assigned roles such as actors, camera operator, set designer, script supervisor, lighting technician, boom operator and more… We will rehearse, film, edit and view a short film. Attendees are asked to provide an email address to which the link for the short film will be sent to share with others.

Instructor: Winston G. Williams, Co-Founder and Executive Team Member

Capital City Black Film Festival

Make A Brighter Future

Location: Carver Classroom

“If you can see it, you can be it.” Picturing your dreams goals is one of the most powerful mind exercises you can do. Students will learn the value of writing down their visions with words and pictures and how to visit them daily and act upon them to see them come true!

Instructor: Charelesa Russell, Women in Jazz Board of Directors

Totally Cool, Totally Art

Location: Carver Dance Studio

The focus of this special session will be on Art History (elements of design and patterns). Workshop participants will create a stunning recreation a face mask from Africa and other countries around the world. Students will learn about different color combinations and effects that they can achieve.

This dynamic and interactive session will focus on effective communication and performance techniques in music. Sing with a live band and learn how to direct them to play the song the way you want to sing it. Sing jazz, Gospel and soul or perform spoken word. Learn how to move on the stage and capture your audience as you sing in your own style!

Instructor: Pamela Hart, Professional Singer

Women in Jazz Association, Inc.

Break 2:30 – 3:00

Afternoon General Session - ATX Youth Summit Showcase

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Boyd Vance Theatre

Pamela Hart and students will showcase vocal jazz with the James Polk Trio. This session is open to summit participants, parents and guests.

Monday, February 20, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)

Organizer

Women in Jazz Association, Inc

Non-profit, tax-exempt organization that raise funds by producing concerts and workshops. The purpose of Women in Jazz Association is to perpetuate the appreciation and performance of traditional jazz vocal and instrumental music. As vocal jazz is a declining art form, this purpose is charitable -- the protection and preservation of a valuable art form called jazz; that is, vocal jazz. It is through concerts, educational workshops, and performance opportunities of singers that provide the means to the end -- perpetuate vocal jazz music.